Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWorld-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand.
Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.
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Episodes
#26 Dr. Rhonda Patrick interview
August 27, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week, Joe sits down with Dr. Rhonda Patrick to discuss her research on heat stress, sauna use, and her "Core 4" supplement recommendations for improving performance and living longer. In this information-packed, 97-minute interview you will learn: The sauna's effect on mood, cognitive function and preventing muscle atrophy; Why you'll benefit more from the sauna if you stay in there until you feel "uncomfortable"; How exposing your body to heat can have a positive effect on cardio...
#25 How to use Chains for Massive GAINZ!
August 20, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe addresses a topic that's long overdo - How to [properly] use chains in the weightroom! Contrary to what many Personal Trainers believe; the chains at your gym were NOT put there for you to throw over your shoulder and take douchebag Instagram selfies. They actually serve a greater purpose. In fact, they serve many greater purposes! During this podcast, Joe explains exactly how to set up the chains properly to "accommodate resistance". This leads to greater st...
#24 Upper Back Training Secrets to Avoid Shoulder Injuries & Increase Power!
August 13, 2015 14:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBIn this episode, Joe shines the spotlight on a neglected group of muscles that need a lot more attention than they receive. You may not be able to see the musculature of your upper back when looking in the mirror, but that doesn't mean you should ignore these super important muscles. Joe explains why so many athletes (regardless of sport) have pre-existing shoulder injuries when they come to him. The "anterior" dominance of sport and daily activities (driving, texting, typing, etc.) has...
#23 How to Improve Power & Aerobic Endurance Simultaneously
August 06, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this episode, Joe sheds some light on how to train for rugby, MMA, soccer and other "mixed" energy system sports. During the first half of the episode, Joe discusses the different periodization models and the benefits of each. He then reveals how to train for power & aerobic endurance SIMULTANEOUSLY without causing interference or negative effects. HINT: It IS possible to improve your power and aerobic endurance....IF you know what you're doing! In this episode, Joe D. shows you how!!
#22 Strong Bodies, Stronger MINDS - Life Lessons from DeFranco's Gym
July 30, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBThis weeks episode is all about the psychology of training and mental toughness. Unlike the physical changes made in the gym (that are very measurable), the mental changes aren't as easy to quantify. Joe sits down with longtime "DeFranco disciple" Pat Cole to get an athlete's perspective on what it was like to "grow up" in DeFranco's Gym. Pat gives some incredible insight on how he went from a nervous 13-year-old kid to a confident scholarship athlete. He also won the World's Strongest Ath...
#21 Mike Dolce interview - LIVE TO BE 120!
July 23, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the UFC's "Patron Saint of Cutting Weight" - Mike Dolce. Here are just a few of the things you will learn from their information-packed conversation: Why Mike considers himself a "longevity advocate" and not a performance coach; Mike's 4 Nutrition Principles that everyoneshould live by; Why the macronutrient profile of your food is NOT the most important factor when eating for health & longevity; Best strategies for keeping your calories low, but...
#20 Makin' GAINZ After Age 40
July 16, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe reveals 6 changes that the 40+ crowd can incorporate into their workout in order to keep making gains well into their golden years. Topics of discussion include: The difference between "training to warm up" & "warming up to train"; Joe's 5-Step approach to a complete warm-up; How to replace your max-effort work with sub-maximal work without losing strength; Why you should reduce the amount of direct spinal loading in your program; Joe's favorite "joint-friendly" me...
#19 Joe D's interesting [but weird] CrossFit analogy
July 09, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe D. speaks on 6 different training topics. These topics include: Practical examples of how both Unconventional and Traditional training methods contribute to a football players on-field success; Why he feels CrossFit is NOT an optimal training method for athletes; Advanced Vertical Jump training protocols...and some "Dirty Tricks"; Joe D's tried-and-true Progression for Improving Chin-up Strength; The safest and most effective way to incorporate Ballistic Stret...
#18 Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting
July 02, 2015 14:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe gives a quick recap of his vacation then discusses a topic that has come up quite often since the opening of DeFranco's Gym at the Onnit Academy -- Unconventional Training Methods vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting. While most coaches and trainers waste time arguing about which method is "better", Joe feels they both have their place. In this episode, he teaches you how to organize each method into your training in order to get the most transfer to the athletic field ...
#17 Stuff You Didn't Know About Joe D!
June 25, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBYou will really get to know Joe D. on a personal level while listening to this weeks episode of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe decides to take the week off from talking training and instead tackles the "off topic" emails that flood his inbox. You do NOT want to miss these NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD stories as Joe answers YOUR unique questions! Topics include: The origin of Joe's "sneaker fetish"; The "dinosaur" that Joe encountered during his first appointment at Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's h...
#16 Eric Cressey interview - Droppin' Bombs! (Baseball knowledge bombs)
June 18, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe interviews the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance - Eric Cressey. Eric talks about his journey in the strength & conditioning industry and how he became THE "go-to" guy in baseball. He has worked with players from all 30 MLB teams and he currently has more than 100 professional players traveling to train with him each off-season. Other topics that were discussed during this interview include: Eric's opinion on "weighted ball" pitching veloc...
#15 Joe D. Talks Strength!
June 11, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe D. discusses his favorite topic - STRENGTH! Specific areas of discussion include: Top 5 Reasons Most People Are Weak; The TRUE Definition of "Functional Training"; Improving a Young Female Volleyball Player's Vertical Jump; Biggest Mistake Females Make in the Weightroom; Joe D's 3-Step Assessment Process; Should Distance Runners Lift?; Fool-Proof Way of Teaching the Box Squat; The Importance of Strength Training for MMA Athletes. All this, plus a brand new "Stuff...
#14 Joe D. Talks Speed!
June 04, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBJoe dedicates this weeks entire show to answering YOUR questions on Speed Development. He shares his 20,000 hours worth of experience and knowledge on the following topics: Overspeed Treadmills; Hill Sprints vs. Downhill Running; Popular Football Conditioning Tests; Two Ways to Drastically Reduce Your Potential of Pulling a Hamstring; Best Indicators of Sprinting Speed.
#13 Jill Miller interview
May 28, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe interviews Jill Miller - creator of the corrective exercise format "Yoga Tune Up®" and "The Roll Model Method®". You will hear Jill's amazing "back story" of how she beat anorexia and bulimia before pioneering the Yoga world and helping people from across the globe "live better in their body". Jill explains how her version of Yoga also incorporates corrective exercise, self care techniques and proper breathing mechanics in order to help people ERASE PAIN, IMPROVE P...
#12 A Day in the Life of Joe D.
May 21, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what an average day currently looks like for him. From his morning routine, to his rituals and habits (both good and bad); Joe lets you become a "fly on his wall" for a 24-hour period. He then concludes the show with some BONUS content in honor of Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer. Joe shares 3 Simple Tips that will enable all of his podcast listeners to MAINTAIN THEIR GAINZ during the summer months!
#11 Jim "Smitty" Smith Interview
May 14, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe man commonly referred to as "the most innovative coach in the fitness industry" sits down with Joe D. and shares his thoughts on Living Your Passion, Facing Your Fears and Getting Sh*t Done! He also speaks candidly about his very first meeting with Joe D. and how/why they started collaborating on their many different projects - including their CPPS certification course, DeFrancoInsider.com membership site, and their Total Athletic Development DVD series. Smitty doesn't only share the "go...
#10 Lucy DeFranco Interview (Mother's Day special)
May 07, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBJoe starts this weeks show by sharing his Top 5 "Personal Trainer Pet Peeves" with a young listener who's looking to get into the industry. His mom then joins the show and they discuss everything from Joe's childhood shyness to Lucy's 25-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. By the end of this interview, you will understand why both Joe and George call Lucy the "strongest" member of the DeFranco family.
#9 Joe D. Answers 20 Questions!
April 30, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this weeks episode, Joe's wife Ashley joins the show to ask Joe 20 questions that YOU wanted answered! Joe candidly speaks about everything from Conjugate Periodization to his biggest eureka moment...and even rumors regarding his eyebrows! Other topics of discussion include: The freakiest athletes Joe has ever coached; The legacy Joe wants to leave behind; The next major advancement in training; Three people Joe would like to have dinner with; Tips on training firefighters; Biggest busine...
#8 - Eric LeGrand Interview
April 23, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis is the most powerful and inspirational Industrial Strength Show to date. In this weeks episode - Joe interviews former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand - who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2010 during a game against the Army Black Knights, making him a quadriplegic. Eric was put on a respirator immediately after the injury and doctors told his mother he would need the aid of the machine to continue breathing for the rest of his life. Five weeks later, Eric was independently...
#7 Kelly Starrett Interview
April 16, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBNY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach; Record-setting sprint times; Evaluating athletes; What it means to "build your training into your day"; Addressing the joint capsule when stretching for improved mobility; The negative effects of sitting; Why you should replace your cushioned, air-filled sneakers for flat shoes; Kelly's non-traditional approach to Physical Therapy...and mu...
#6 Welcome to the "Gun Show" (Guest Brian Cushing)
April 09, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits that contribute to his success, nutrition, the psychology behind the famous "Gun Show" and much, MUCH more!
#5 You Have To Have A Game Plan! (Guest Dave Diehl)
April 02, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBJoe sits down with his 13-year client & friend - 2X Superbowl champ & former NY Giants All-Pro offensive lineman Dave Diehl. Dave shares a plethora of life lessons that have led to his success both on and off the field. Topics include: Behind-the-scenes insight from Joe & Dave's very first meeting; The importance of writing down your goals and having a routine; The #1 thing that separates the Pro athletes that "make it" vs. the Pro athletes that don't; How Dave made a seamless transition to...
#4 Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic people and Bone-Crushing Grip Strength!
March 26, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJoe starts this podcast with an in-depth explanation of the guidelines that must be followed when training young athletes. George DeFranco then stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this week. The show concludes with Joe revealing the many benefits of training with thick-handeled barbells and dumbbells.
#3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco)
March 19, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBFor the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of topics that include: How training and being strong impacted his career as a NJ State Trooper, the top 3 things that piss him off, arm wrestling stories, training a 12-year-old Joe DeFranco, and most importantly...RESPECT.
#2 Addressing The Elephant In The Room!
March 12, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, Joe D. discusses the biggest obstacle he had to overcome when opening his original storage closet "gym". This leads to an epic rant about his first encounter with "Mrs. Jones". Joe then spends the rest of the show answering questions on a variety of topics which include: In-season training, the importance of having "Indicator exercises" in your program, and the most efficient ways to develop both aerobic and anaerobic capacity...plus much, much more.
#1 Let's Get This Party Started
March 04, 2015 18:38 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where he answers YOUR questions on a wide range of training topics. Topics include his Top 5 lifts for building the bench, squat and deadlift, as well as optimal base-stealing technique for baseball players, and he even reveals his secret (stimulant-free) pre-workout supplement stack...and much, much more!